Mattel Looking for Senior Analyst, International Tax at El Segundo, CA Full Time

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior management and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions and increased accountability.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Analyst, International Tax will join a strong international tax group that is an integral part of the tax team at Mattel. The Senior Analyst will play a key role in helping the team with day-to-day international tax functions such as U.S. international income tax compliance, U.S. international tax provision support, international withholding tax consulting and compliance, and other projects to support business partners and department needs. This position will also interact with key finance, accounting, legal, and other business partners across Mattel. We are seeking a self-motivated quick learner and results-oriented team player with strong organization, technology and project management skills.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and review of the U.S. international income tax compliance
• Assist with the preparation and review of relevant U.S. international tax reform calculations, including most significantly preparation and review of earnings and profits, subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit calculations
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly U.S. international tax provision calculations and supporting workpapers
• Assist with gathering required information necessary to prepare non-U.S. local country tax returns and perform initial review of returns prepared by local providers
• Prepare and file U.S. federal international withholding tax compliance
• Prepare FBAR filings
• Prepare ad hoc tax filings, as needed (e.g., EIN requests, entity classification elections, etc.)
• Monitor and keep abreast on changes in tax laws, rules and/or regulations and assist with determining tax impact based on Mattel’s profile
• Conduct tax research, document tax technical issues, and support tax scenario modeling, as requested, in support of special projects and tax initiatives
• Coordinate tax matters with external advisors
• Assist with US and international tax audits
• Assist with tax other technology initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; CPA or JD or MST/MBT preferred
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department
• Big 4 public accounting experience a STRONG plus
• Experience with tax provisions and international tax compliance preferred
• Basic knowledge of core international concepts including E&P, foreign tax credits, subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with technology and systems (e.g., MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel)
• Oracle, HFM and HPT experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details
• Willingness to take on new challenges and roles which may be unfamiliar
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success working in a team based environment

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Hybrid Work

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled remote work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.